Zain Allen Retherford born on May 21, 1995, is an American freestyle and folkstyle wrestler competing at 70 kilograms. He has earned gold and silver medals at the World Championships and is a Pan-American champion. He is one of the most successful Penn State Nittany Lion wrestlers. Zain has won the Dan Hodge Trophy twice and he is also a three-time NCAA Division I National champion.
He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and raised in Benton, Pennsylvania, he attended Line Mountain Jr./Sr. High School, where he won a State Title as a freshman and took third as a sophomore. He transferred to Benton High School, ending his high school career with a 131–3 record and two state titles.
In college, Zain was ranked the 3rd recruit in 2012 and he went to Penn State University. As a freshman in the 2013-14 season, he went 27–0 but placed fifth at the NCAA Championships. The following year, he decided to focus on freestyle, he was placed second at the Junior World Team Trials and fourth at the 2015 Dave Schultz Memorial International. In the 2015-16 season, he moved up to 149 pounds, won the Big Ten Championship, and got his first NCAA title. Zain was named NCAA Most Dominant Wrestler and also received several other accolades.
In the 2016-17 season, Zain won another NCAA Championship, the Dan Hodge Trophy, and numerous awards. As a senior in the 2017-18 season, he maintained his record, winning his third-straight NCAA and Big Ten titles, and he became the fourth person to win the Dan Hodge Trophy twice. His career at Penn State ended with a 128–3 record. In 2019, Zain won a gold medal at the World Cup and the US World Team Trials, and a silver medal at the U.S. Open Championship. In 2020, he won a bronze medal at the Pan American Wrestling Olympic Qualification and the Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series. In 2023, Zain won the gold medal at the World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade by defeating Iranian wrestler Amir Mohammad Yazdani.
Zain Retherford's Parents
Allen and Sarah Retherford are the parents of Zain Retherford. They are from Benton, Pennsylvania. They own a farm in Benton. They have 3 children, Zain, Hannah, and Myler Rutherford.
Who is Zain Retherford's Mother?
Sarah Retherford is Zain Retherford's mother. She hails from Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, and lives in Benton, Pennsylvania. She went to Donegal High School. She currently works at Retherford's farm market. Additional information about his mother is not available in the public domain.
Who is Zain Retherford's Father?
Allen Rutherford is Zain Retherford's father. He lives in Benton Pennsylvania and owns a farm. Additional information about his father is not provided in the public domain.
Zain Retherford's Siblings
Hannah and Myler Rutherford are the sisters of Zain Retherford. Additional information about them is not available in the public domain.
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FAQ's On Zain Retherford Family
A. In 2022, Zain Retherford lost to Jordan Oliver in the first round of the USA World Team Trials.
A. Zain Retherford is a member of the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club.
A. Zain Retherford's sisters are Hannah and Myler Rutherford.
A. Zain Retherford Competes in the 70 kg weight class in freestyle Wrestling
